Alaska Department of Health

Buyer seeks a contractor to lead efforts establishing a statewide healthcare-associated infection advisory committee with diverse stakeholders. The contractor will facilitate antimicrobial stewardship initiatives throughout Alaska. The contractor will provide subject matter expertise on Multi-Drug-Resistant Organisms. The contractor will deliver ad-hoc Infection Prevention and Control guidance to facilities. The project aims to improve collaboration, antibiotic prescribing practices, and HAI outbreak response capabilities.

• 3/25/2025 - Issue Date/RFP Released
• 4/7/2025 - Deadline to Submit Questions
• 4/15/2025 - Proposal Due Date
• 4/21/2025 - Proposal Evaluations Complete
• 4/25/2025 - Notice of Intent to Award
• 5/5/2025 - Contract Issued

• Mandatory requirements are listed in Submittal Form F, which was not provided in the RFP excerpt

• Establish and sustain statewide HAI advisory committee
• Relaunch AK-ICPAC within three months of contract execution
• Maintain engagement of committee participants
• Conduct targeted outreach to high-volume antibiotic prescribers
• Perform antimicrobial stewardship assessment modules
• Provide ad-hoc MDRO and non-MDRO outbreak guidance
• Lead statewide antimicrobial stewardship initiatives
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert on Multi-Drug-Resistant Organisms
• Address prescribing habits using IQVIA and/or Medicaid data
• Support rural community healthcare settings with CAH designations